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Migraine: Migraine Treatment - Migraine Prevention

Migraine

Whilst there are no cures for migraine, there are a range of migraine treatments available to alleviate the symptoms of migraine.

Over the Counter Treatments

Many painkillers that can be bought over the counter can help against migraines and are usually taken in the first instance in light of a migraine attack.

Anti-Inflammatory Medicines

Medicines such as ibuprofen can be very effective in treating migraines.

Anti-Sickness Medication

If a feeling of sickness or nausea is one of the symptoms of migraine, anti-sickness medication can be used along with painkillers.

Triptan medicines

If over the counter medication don’t work, Triptan medicines are the next type of medication to use. Unlike painkillers, the Triptan medicines will make the blood vessels around the brain contract and in doing so, stops the widening of the blood vessels that are often associated with the migraine process.

Complementary Treatments

Many people consider the use of complementary treatments such as acupuncture and homeopathy to ease the migraine condition. There are many types of complementary therapies out there such as :

Acupuncture- the insertion of fine needles into the skin at certain points
Homeopathy- a system of healing which assists the natural tendency of the body to heal itself
Manipulative Therapies- includes osteopathy, physiotherapy and reflexology
Physical Therapies- such as relaxation
Vitamins, Minerals and Food Supplements- to help treat nausea and prevent attacks
Herbal Remedies- combining plants to reduce attacks
Allergy Tests- tests to find out about produce that brings about an allergic reaction or if migraines are triggered by certain types of food.

Preventative Treatments

Much medication is available to prevent a migraine attack. These include:

Beta Blockers- originally developed to treat high blood pressure; beta blockers can work to prevent migraine attacks
Antidepressants- some antidepressants, in low doses, have been shown to work against migraines
Anticonvulsants- like some antidepressants, some anticonvulsants have been found to prevent migraines
Serotonin agonists- are known to reduce the severity and frequency of attacks in about one third of sufferers

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